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    Bazooka Brands opens multimillion-dollar Ring Pop plant

    The facility, capable of producing 1.5 million of the candies per day, will help the company meet growing demand for the nostalgic treat.

    By • April 9, 2025
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    Knorr mini meals generating big business for Unilever in the US

    As consumers move away from three large meals a day, it’s creating a growth opportunity for a brand best known for side dishes and bouillon.

    By • April 9, 2025
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    Getting reformulation right: How food companies are rethinking ingredients to meet consumer demand

    Ingredient suppliers and companies like PepsiCo and Conagra are working closer together to overhaul brands to cater to a rise in healthy eating and expanding GLP-1 use. 

    By Food Dive staff
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    Texas AG investigating Kellogg over ‘unhealthy’ cereal claims

    The review comes as President Donald Trump and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pressure food companies to improve their offerings as part of the administration’s Make America Healthy Again initiative.

    By • April 7, 2025
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    PepsiCo’s Life launches multigrain cereal aimed at family wellness

    The debut of the healthier offering, which targets building immunity and healthy bones, comes as the category continues to lose sales.

    By • April 7, 2025
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    Nestlé brings Maison Perrier sparkling non-alcoholic cocktails to US

    The rollout reflects the growing demand for mocktails among consumers wanting to cut back on alcohol without losing the flavor and social aspects.

    By • April 7, 2025
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    Sponsored by IFT FIRST Annual Event & Expo

    The essential food innovation event: IFT FIRST returns to Chicago this July

    16,000+ food leaders. 1,000+ exhibitors. Endless innovation. IFT FIRST: July 13-16 in Chicago.

    By Sara VanWinkle • April 7, 2025
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    Sponsored by National Sunflower Association

    U.S.-grown sunflower oil helps food innovations keep pace with trends shaping when and what we eat

    Balancing the lifestyle and health trends shaping snack demand and innovation is the growth of adventure-seeking in snacks, marked by interest in bigger, bolder and global flavors.

    April 7, 2025
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    Leftovers: Reese’s bites into PB&J with latest flavor | Mondelēz gives Clif Bar a caffeine boost

    The Hershey-owned candy is tapping into the taste of the classic sandwich, and Hollywood star Glen Powell aims to shake up the condiment category with a new brand.

    By • April 4, 2025
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    Hershey to buy healthier snacks maker LesserEvil

    The purchase of the popcorn, puffs and curls maker adds a fast-growing brand to its portfolio while bringing the Pennsylvania company into new categories and eating occasions.

    By • April 3, 2025
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    Walmart adds AI partner for produce crop monitoring

    The retailer is working with Cropin to improve yield forecasting, monitor crop health and better predict seasonal transitions for fresh foods.

    By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 3, 2025
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    How tech advancements allowed Oobli to create a healthier alternative to sugar

    A growing interest in the "food as medicine" movement has accelerated development of ingredients that can allow consumers to indulge without guilt.

    By Jesse Klein • April 3, 2025
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    Trump unveils sweeping tariffs, sparking further turmoil in food

    A 10% duty on imports and reciprocal levies on 60 countries will raise consumer costs and “unintentionally harm iconic American manufacturers,” according to the Consumer Brands Association.

    By Phil Neuffer • April 3, 2025
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    The best April Fools’ pranks in food and beverage, from quiet Crunch bars to BodyArmor shampoo

    While meant to be a joke, the fake offerings can generate valuable buzz and in some cases lead to real product launches.

    By , • April 1, 2025
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    How the health and wellness boom is fueling Hain Celestial’s transformation

    CEO Wendy Davidson said the Sleepytime Tea maker needed to first stabilize its business and boost innovation before it could tap into movements such as GLP-1 use.

    By • March 31, 2025
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    Leftovers: Kellanova serves up salty-sweet Rice Krispies Treats | Sargento partners with Mondelēz and McCormick on cheesy collab

    The snacks maker is bringing the popular flavor to its latest products, while the cheese producer is working with large food companies to shake up its ready-to-eat dishes.

    By Food Dive staff • March 28, 2025
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    TraceGains uses AI to target food quality and safety

    The tech platform said producers can better detect contamination and allergens with its program in order to achieve compliance.

    By • March 27, 2025
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    McCormick working with industry to reformulate more products as efforts to ban synthetic food dyes intensifies

    CEO Brendan Foley noted “a tick-up” in activity as RFK Jr. and the Trump administration increase pressure on food manufacturers to improve the healthiness of their offerings.

    By • Updated March 28, 2025
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    Fresh produce giant Fresh Del Monte strikes deal to enter high-value specialty ingredients

    The purchase of a majority stake in avocado oil supplier Avolio also will help the fruit and vegetable giant boost margins and improve its sustainability efforts.

    By • March 26, 2025
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    Michelle Obama’s Plezi Nutrition introduces healthier sports drink

    The company is partnering with NBA star Stephen Curry on the beverage, which has less sugar and sodium as well as more potassium compared to Gatorade.

    By • March 26, 2025
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    Trump admin delays traceability rule to contain foodborne illness outbreaks

    The 30-month pause comes as major companies have grappled with E. Coli and listeria contamination within their supply chains.

    By Sarah Zimmerman • March 24, 2025
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    Bill Gates-backed startup commercially launches butter made from carbon

    Savor says its dairy-and-plant-free alternative can replace animal fats and palm oil. It plans to work with CPG companies to advance ingredient innovation.

    By • March 20, 2025
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    Egg wholesale prices and consumer demand drop

    The USDA’s latest weekly report on the egg market noted, however, that retail prices do not yet reflect these trends and demand is expected to remain under pressure until that happens.

    By Peyton Bigora • March 20, 2025
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    How Danone’s yogurt taps into consumer demand for ‘benefit stacking’

    Rafael Acevedo, president of yogurt at Danone North America, discusses why the CPG giant’s focus on protein, gut health and low sugar is resonating with shoppers.

    By • March 18, 2025
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    Sponsored by BAADER Food Systems USA

    Redefining food processing for a sustainable future

    BAADER revolutionizes food processing with innovative, sustainable solutions for quality and efficiency.

    March 17, 2025
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    Sponsored by Edlong Flavor Solutions

    Smart indulgence – Healthier treats that don’t sacrifice on taste

    Smart indulgence is here! Discover how indulgence meets innovation without sacrificing taste.

    By Dr. Bernd Koehler (Vice President - Global R&D) & Angela Lantman (Manager – NA Applications) • March 17, 2025